"I..." Maisie didn't quite know how to respond.

Arya quickly waved her hand and said, "Please, don't misunderstand. I'm not prying into your privacy. I just find this situation a bit odd."

"Yeah, it does seem strange," Maisie said, lowering her head in thought. She added, "I didn't know Daniel before. I first met him while working at the kindergarten. So, I'm not sure why Graham's suspicions exist. If needed, I can explain things to him in person."

"Do you really want to see him again?"

Maisie chuckled. "We ended our engagement—we're not enemies. Plus, as you mentioned, he has already faced consequences, hasn't he?"

Arya nodded, admiring Maisie's magnanimity. She couldn't help but think she might not have the same composure if Toph treated her the same way.

After a light meal, Maisie went straight to the hospital. She knew Graham would be at the hospital today for a dressing change and the ward he'd be in. While she no longer had lingering feelings for him, she felt the need to clarify things. Perhaps explaining the situation would put an end to his suspicions.

corridor toward Graham's ward, she heard some commotion inside. It sounded like... Daniel's

find Daniel coming out of the room. He seemed somewhat surprised when he saw Maisie but quickly

"Why are you here?"

and she wanted to ask

instinctively glanced

as if he had melded with the wall.

momentarily stunned. Daniel then hugged her shoulder and smiled at her. "I heard that Mr. Bayer is here for a dressing change, so I reminded the doctors and nurses

naive and couldn't fully believe

a smirk. "Mr. Bayer, your injuries aren't too severe. The doctors and nurses here have been very attentive, so

Graham bit his lip.

just gave you to heart. You're a talented and capable person. I don't want to see your talents go to waste

out of the ward while holding Maisie. He knew that Graham was staring at him like a vengeful enemy, but

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